Agenda Item No. 18
CITY OF YUCAIPA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Zaymond
able Mayor and City Council
FROM: A. Casey, City Manager
FOR: Special City Council Meeting of July 11, 2022
SUBJECT: Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-42, establishing a Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee and approve an amendment to the Fair Share/Reimbursement Agreement consistent with the approved makeup of the committee.
BACKGROUND:
On June 13, 2022, the City Council entered into Cost Sharing Agreement with the property owner of the Casa Blanca property. The agreement also included a commitment by the property owner to collaborate with an advisory committee appointed by the City Council for the planning of improvements, public and private uses, and potential historic designation of the Casa Blanca House located on the adjacent property.
DISCUSSION:
The Yucaipa Valley Historical Society has expressed a strong interest in working with the City and the property owner on the restoration and use of the property, including public use.
As a result, staff is recommending that a Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee be established, and that the committee be comprised of one (1) City Council member, one (1) representative from the Yucaipa Valley Historical Society, one (1) at large representative, and one (1) property owner representative.
The Yucaipa Historical Society would appoint it's representative to participate on the committee, with confirmation by City Council. The City Council would approve the One (1) City Council member and the at large member as well. Similar to other standing committees, prospective at large members and Historical Society designees will submit Citizen Service applications as part of the appointment process and appointments to the Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee would be limited to the duration of the planning effort.
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Special City Council Meeting of July 11, 2022
Establish CBHAC Committee
The duties and responsibilities of the committee will be to review and consider all information provided, including plans for restoration, and make recommendations to the property owner and the City Council regarding the proposed improvements, the uses, potential historical designation, and the pursuit of grant funding as deemed appropriate.
Consequently, staff is recommending that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-42 approving the configuration of the CBHAC and an amendment to the Fair Share/Reimbursement Agreement consistent with the approved makeup of the committee
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommended action.
Attachment: Resolution 2022-42
Fair Share/Reimbursement Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO.2022-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CASA BLANCA HOUSE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the encouragement of citizens from the community to participate in and serve on the City advisory committee, and WHEREAS, the Yucaipa General Plan includes goals and policies supporting open space, agriculture, historic preservation and economic development opportunities to benefit the community; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2022, City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement with P1aceWorks, a planning consultant firm, for providing professional services in the preparation of the viticulture operations and associated development standards; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2022, City Council approved a Cost Sharing Agreement with the owner of the Casa Blanca Property, which also included a commitment to participate with community representative in the planning for historical designation, improvement of, and ultimate use of the adjacent Casa Blanca House; and
WHEREAS, City Council has previously established advisory committees to review and provide project -related recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, the Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee shall be comprised of one (1) City Council member, one (1) representative from the Yucaipa Valley Historical Society, one (1) at large representative, and one (1) property owner representative,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA DOES HEREBY ORDER, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby creates and establishes a Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee on July 11, 2022.
Section 2. ADVISORY MEMBERSHIP
One (1) City Council member, One (1) representative from the Yucaipa Valley Historical Society, One (1) at large representative, and One (1) property owner representative.
Section 3. TERM
All advisory members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council Section 4. MEETINGS
The Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee shall hold meetings on an as needed basis.
Section 5. PROCEDURES
The Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee shall follow the Rules of Procedure for committee meetings, related functions and activities, as found in Resolution No. 2014-81. -441-
Section 6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
That the following are the Powers and Duties of the Casa Blanca House Advisory Committee (hereafter, the "CBHAC"):
The duties and responsibilities of the CBHAC will be to review and consider all information provided and make recommendations to City Council for historical designation of, improvements to, and the ultimate private and public use of the Casa Blanca House.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1 lth day of July, 2022.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Crawford, City Clerk
David Avila, Mayor
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Fair Share/Reimbursement Agreement
[Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)]
Exhibit A
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ELBERTA, LLC (aka Casa Blanca Ranch and referred to as "CBR") & City of Yucaipa (City)
1. Yucaipa Valley Wine Country Specific Plan (YVWCSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) — the cost of the EIR (Not to exceed $1 M) will be added to the schedule of allowable & reimbursable costs included in Section 8 below, Specific Plan Development Fee ("SPDF FEE") and Reimbursement Plan.
a. CBR will provide $100K payment not later than 15 days after MOU is approved by the City.
b. CBR will be entitled to $1 OOK Fee Credit as prepaid SPDF Fees on first building permits.
2. Historic Casa Blanca Ranch House (CBRH)
a. CBR will offer the City 14 day exclusive First Right of Refusal to meet or exceed any offer to purchase. (Should the City decline to purchase the Casa Blanca Ranch House, the obligations included below as 2.c. and 2.d., shall not extend to the new buyer.) b. Prior to any sale, CBR will complete the application for Historic Registrations to the State, if applicable.
c. CBR will invest $50,000 in preservation and restoration of the structure, within thirty (30) months of City approval of this MOU, provided that the YVWCSP EIR has been Certified and adopted by the City.
d. CBR will participate in advisory committee with City to consider the following topics:
i. Committee to be CBR & City Council Ad -Hoc of two council members and one Yucaipa Valley Historical Society Board member
ii. Future land use, access & approval
iii. Scope of work & improvements
iv. Develop Budget — and participation agreement
v. Shared efforts for funding (including pursing grant funding)
3. City will consider and process a Planned Unit Development proposal from CBR to include the following, subject to consistency with the ultimate provisions of the YVWCSP:
a. 184 Single Family Detached lots (10,000 sf min) on not more than 50% of the property
b. Property not included in the 184 Single Family Detached units/lots to include open space/drainage/agriculture
c. Property not included in the 184 Single Family Detached units/lots to include approval of wineries, tasting rooms, olive oil tasting/sales & other related ancillary uses, consistent with the YVWCSP
4. City will consider directing Park Fees required pursuant to the City's Development Impact Fee program for use at Five Winds Ranch, and will consider time of payment to be at map
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recordation. City agrees to cooperate with applicant related to Infrastructure funding options, such as SCIP/BOLD. Tract maps may be recorded in phases of not less than 60 lots per phase, not to exceed three phases at CBR discretion, provided all necessary access and utility requirements are met. Depending on the first two tract maps the third phase will be the reminder lots.
5. Infrastructure Improvements. The infrastructure improvements identified below shall be undertaken by the CBR, subject to refinement through the Specific Plan entitlement and CEQA review processes. Further, some of these improvements may be eligible reimbursement pursuant to the City's Development Impact Free program and the SPDF program.
a. Oak Glen Road improvements
i. Jefferson Street intersection, secondary intersection as required (no signalization, see iv. below)
ii. Existing road rehab to be determined (City shall explore partnerships w/ Yucaipa Valley Water District and adjacent landowners on sewer & water improvements)
iii. North edge of road, AC Berm and bike path, no Right of Way acquisition included
iv. Review viability of single lane Traffic Circle or Round -a -bout at Oak Glen Road and Jefferson/Pendleton Avenue, limited to CBR & City owned property with no new land acquisition required.
b. Oak Glen Road alignment of Multi Use Trail (interior of project) and Wilson Creek (east/west) unimproved designated multi use trail, consistent with the requirements of the YVWCSP, shall be delivered and open to the public prior to 251h residential certificate of occupancy
c. Jefferson Street improvements
i. From Oak Glen Road to interior east/west road, to be half width plus 12' at ultimate section design specified by the YVWCSP.
ii. From interior east/west road to Fir Avenue to be half width, plus 12' at ultimate section design specified by the YVWCSP.
iii. At Wilson Creek crossing, City to process all permits and approvals to remove the existing structure and install a low water crossing. Following city permitting, CBR will install or bond for the low water crossing, within 12 months.
iv. CBR and the City will work together to design the low water crossing in a temporary location on CBR. An easement for the road will be vacated when the ultimate road/bridge is built. The cost of the design and construction of the low water crossing will count as the Casablanca Development's Contribution toward the overall cost of the Wilson Creek Crossing, and determined through a Development Agreement executed as part of the future Project approvals.
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d. Drainage and Lake
i. CBR will grade the water quality basin, to be used as residential storm water quality Best Management Practices and retention for majority of Project ii. CBR to grade one future lake. The graded lake will be deeded to the city in fee, for any future improvements, and feature interim dust control measures. iii. City to process all approvals and improve lakes subject to assessment fee per Section 8, herein (maintenance by LLMD)
iv. Drainage on the South side of the project may use Oak Glen Creek and Pendleton drainage improvements as water quality & capacity for a proportional cost to be paid to the City
e. Park/Trail Head/Overflow Parking
i. Overflow parking to include at least 30, but not more than 50 parking spaces ii. Park to include tot lot & rural restroom
iii. Improvements will be fully bonded or substantially completed prior to the 61St Certificate of Occupancy/Building Permit Final.
iv. Following formation and approval process, if approved, maintenance would be provided by LLMD (tax rate on small number of owners for community wide amenities.)
v. Total initial annual LLMD assessment shall not exceed $350/yr.
6. City shall process the roadway vacation for the abandonment of JAMES BIRCH Road right of way by City on applicable map
7. Wineries, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil, Event & Ancillary Uses — CITY shall permit commercial agricultural operations consistent with the provisions of the YVWCSP, which is expected to include the following:
a. Commercial land uses shall be winery/vineyard/olive growth oriented b. Commercial land uses shall be 5-acre minimum
c. Commercial land uses shall be 75% vinified/olive groves
8. Specific Plan Development Fee (SPDF) and Reimbursement Plan a. City will process subject to all applicable requirements and in cooperation with CBR, an assessment fee per future residential lot in the Specific Plan. Costs to provide reimbursement funds to include:
i. CBR park/trail head/parking
ii. CBR lakes
iii. Offsite Oak Glen Road improvements (outside of TTM limits) iv. Offsite Jefferson Road improvements (outside of TTM limits) v. Fir Avenue Road improvements
vi. Jefferson Road Interim Low Water Crossing and Ultimate Bridge at Wilson Creek Crossing
vii. EIR & Specific Plan costs beyond the pro-rata fair share contributions
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b. Applicable developer provided improvements may apply for reimbursement credits pursuant to the applicable free program(s)
c. DURATION — Twenty -Five (25) Years
9. Open Space, Lake, Park/Trail Head/Overflow Parking shall be dedicated to the city in fee interest.
10. Wineries shall contribute toward the Specific Plan Development Fee and Reimbursement Plan based on any assessment fee developed per acre or other method stipulated in the YVWCSP or applicable Development Agreement.
11. Following the formation and approval process of the LLMD pursuant to applicable requirements, if approved, wineries shall then participate in the LLMD and be annexed into the district upon permit approval.
12. CBR will provide a facility or improvement consistent with the Yucaipa Wine Country Specific Plan commercial agrotourism goals, prior to the issuance of a permit for the FIFTY FIRST (51 St) residential building permit. This condition can be satisfied through any ONE of the following strategies:
a. Use of the Historic Casa Blanca Ranch House for public wine or olive oil sales or tastings, at least two days per week.
b. Sales of property (not less than 5 acres) to a commercial wine or olive oil related venture for the purpose of building or developing a public facility. c. Vinification of not less than 4 acres of land
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